Dulcofruct

Classic, Optimal and Complete: what changes in the syrup

IdealBee Classic is the most concentrated of these three families, with 77.5–78.5% dry matter. Optimal declares 71–73% and includes plant extracts. Complete/ApiTotal adds vitamins, minerals and amino acids to the sugar base.

Dry matter lets you compare how much feed and water each container carries. It also changes dilution calculations: Classic and Optimal need different water additions to reach the same final concentration. Small containers simplify manual distribution; drums and IBCs require plans for transfer and use after opening.

Energy fondant, protein patties and mixing powder

Energy fondant mainly supplies sugars. Protein patties also supply protein; ApiPollen powder is a concentrated product used and prepared as its label directs. Its 58% crude protein content is not the percentage in every patty made from it: adding syrup changes the final composition.

Smart Nucs comes in 250 g portions for mating nucs. IdealBee Queen fondant comes in 7 g portions for queen transport-cage food compartments. These are different scales and uses, not interchangeable products selected simply as “queen feed”.

Feed to address an identified shortage

Check stores, incoming pollen and consumption before choosing a combination. Plant extracts in a feed do not turn it into a medicine for brood diseases. Keep feeding outside the commercial harvest and store products according to their labels.